Prepare against Alexey Smirnov
Russia · World #2,410 classical · FIDE ID 4168437
When preparing against Alexey Smirnov, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 46.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 340 games by Alexey Smirnov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Smirnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Smirnov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,363 | 2,491 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,489 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,414 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 157 | 87 | 96 | 46.2% |
| As White | 175 | 81 | 52 | 42 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 165 | 76 | 35 | 54 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Smirnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Smirnov's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 69.7% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 38 | 21.7% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.3% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues c4 (57.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 76.5% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 64.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Alexey Smirnov's chess games
All 340 games by Alexey Smirnov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 157 wins, 87 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Dmitry Kokarev | 2,650 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | B53 |
| Jul 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,626 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | E04 |
| Jun 2014 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,611 | 36th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | A59 |
| Jul 2012 | Dmitry Bocharov | 2,600 | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | E10 |
| Jul 2014 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,597 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 21 | 16 | 2,464 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,439 |
| Zudov Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,447 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,423 |
| Rybinsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,437 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Smirnov's chess games?
340 games by Alexey Smirnov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexey Smirnov has played.
What does Alexey Smirnov play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Alexey Smirnov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Smirnov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexey Smirnov play as White?
As White, Alexey Smirnov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Smirnov play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Smirnov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Alexey Smirnov's FIDE rating?
Alexey Smirnov is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Alexey Smirnov played?
Our database contains 340 games by Alexey Smirnov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 87 draws, 96 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Smirnov?
340 games by Alexey Smirnov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.